During the 1930's, the Dust Bowl took place. This period of severe dust storms was caused by decades of extensive farming without cover crops, crop rotation, or other techniques to prevent erosion. The deep plowing of the fertile topsoil displaced natural grass which trapped moisture and kept soil in place. Millions of acres spanning across the United States and into Canada were transformed into dusty wastelands unsuitable for farming. The overuse of the prairie grasslands without considering long-term consequences took it's toll on the United States farmland, economy, and culture, and forced us to discover new, less invasive and more environmentally friendly ways to farm.
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